THE BEST ONLINE MARKETPLACES FOR SELLING YOUR USED DEVICES

THESE DAYS YOU’RE NOT LIMITED TO ONLY EBAY OR CRAIGSLIST THOUGH THOSE ARE STILL RIGHTFULLY POPULAR.

-  ALAINA YEE

Whether it’s fairly new or old, sometimes you buy a device and then…it sits. Maybe you don’t like it, or maybe you find something better. Regardless, if you want to free up some space and recoup some of your initial investment, you have several options.

You can go about it in one of two ways: either through a buyback service like Decluttr (go.pcworld.com/dclt) or Gazelle (go. pcworld.com/gzle), or through an online marketplace like eBay or Facebook Marketplace. (To learn more about the distinction, see our primer on how to sell old tech [go.pcworld.com/h2sl].)

THE BEST WEBSITES FOR SELLING TECH

Online marketplaces come in several flavors— some are auction based, others use a fixed price. Some limit transactions to local, in-person exchanges, while others focus on online sales. You can choose the type of interaction and level of seller fees that make you most comfortable.

The major names in this space are eBay, Craigslist, Facebook Marketplace, Swappa, and OfferUp. Though their features and policies overlap, each one has unique strengths and weaknesses that distinguish it from the competition.

EBAY

Not only is eBay (go.pcworld.com/ebay) one of the biggest and best-known marketplaces, but it’s also the most flexible. You can choose between auction or fixed price (or both), with the option to accept best offers from buyers. You also can choose local pickup or to ship the item, or both.